Martin Marietta Materials Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) reported that its second-quarter net earnings attributable to company increased to $59.5 million or $1.27 per share, from $41.3 million or $0.89 per share, last year. Adjusted earnings per share was $1.34, for the quarter.

On average, 13 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.31 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues increased to $669.2 million from $561.3 million, prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $624.65 million for the quarter.